2.4 Insert each felt strip individually (80 x 100 right, 90 x 100 left) - to the right (Figure 9, arrow) and left of the fastening bolt - in the gap
between the knee protector strip and the instrument panel support frame. Allow the felt strips to protrude by approx. 1 mm (Figure 10,
arrows)! The felt strips are only inserted, not glued!
2.5 Refasten the knee protector strip with the fastening nut (a/f 13).
Tightening torque: 23 N.m (17 ftlb.).
2.6 Sealing seam at bore edge:
Deburr the bore edge or remove "frays" (Figure 12, arrows). If the cover seam is cut during milling of the knee protector bore, the
loose thread ends must be glued inwards, otherwise the seam may open.
Installation:
Consult also the Technical Manual, Group 7, 70-1 and 70-13 and Group 6, 68-9.
3.0 Install retaining bracket and center nozzle.
3.1 Variant: install the particular heating/air-conditioning regulator and car radio or PCM retaining bracket and display with operator
control unit.
3.2 Clip in switch cover to left/right.
3.3 Insert and screw down center console
3.4 Clip in covers on the left and right.
3.5 Insert front trim.
3.6 Clip in cover to the left/right at the side underneath.
3.7 Reconnect battery and perform all subsequent work necessary after the battery has been disconnected in accordance with the
instructions in the "Entire Vehicle - General" chapter of the Technical Manual, Group 0, Page 0-49.
